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Where are rates headed? They say history has a tendency to repeat itself. So let’s start this with a brief historical perspective on rates. They started tracking the 30-year fixed rate back in April of 1971 when the rate was 7.31% and this author was 1 year old. In the 26 years that followed rate...

The old phrase "I couldn't have said it better myself"....is often used with a little tongue-n-cheek sarcasm  when somebody else repeats YOUR words and takes credit for them. It took many years for me to figure this out, but the truth is that if you need something said a certain way, it’s best to...

Well,  What a huge blessing this could turn to be.  We have all been reading industry updates, listening in on conference calls, watching webinars and worrying about how to provide for our families after this hellish regulatory Bull Poopie goes ito affect.  The good news is that it can't be any w...

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Prequalify for this 5 bedroom custom home in Desert Mountain by calling Brent McDonald your luxury home finance expert at 602-549-7090. This stunning 5 bedroom custom home in Desert Mountain features Modern Architectural elements and exquisite taste. This 5 bedroom custom home in Desert Mountain ...

You will love this 3 bedroom home in Dove Valley Ranch. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2 car garage. This 3 bedroom home in Dove Valley Ranch has lush landscaping with North-South exposure. If you like to golf you will enjoy the fine course located adjacent to this 3 bedroom home...

Self Employed High Net Worth Borrowers present a unique set of challenges In years past High-Credit, High- Net-Worth Borrowers were easy to get financed. Their loan applications had a warm glow of financial wherewithal that allowed them to slide through underwriting. Today these same borrowers ar...

Shadow Invetory and ARM Resets are going to create a TIDAL WAVE Double Dipity thingie...... NONSENSE!!!!!!!!! The main writer who covers the Phoenix Real Estate market trumpets such doom laden headlines about once every other week. I just wish she would shut her YAPPER!!!!.... (in my best Chris F...

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You are most probably aware that rates have been rising since November of 2010....but many people who don't work in our industry are NOT.  When issuing a rate quote of 4.75 recently the client responded "WOW!!!!  I thought rates were down in the 3% range."  How did I handle this????  By sharing f...